MSI Z390-A PRO

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Quick Start
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI
®
Z390-A PRO motherboard. This Quick Start section
provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some of the
installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch it
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scanning the QR code.
Preparing Tools and Components
Intel
®
LGA 1151 CPU
CPU Fan

MSI Z390-A PRO Specifications

General

Brand	MSI
Model	Z390-A PRO
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Quick Start

Preparing Tools and Components

Installing a Processor

Step-by-step guide for correctly installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

Installing DDR4 Memory

Instructions on how to properly insert DDR4 memory modules into the motherboard slots.

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Procedure for mounting and securing the motherboard inside the computer chassis.

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Steps involved in installing a graphics card into the PCIe expansion slot.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Power Connectors

Details on connecting the main ATX and CPU power supply connectors to the motherboard.

Power On

Final steps to power on the computer system after all components are installed.

Specifications

Rear IO Panel

Overview of Components

Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities

Installing Windows 10

Installing Drivers

Installing Utilities

BIOS Setup

Accessing BIOS

BIOS Configuration Settings

RAID Configuration

Enabling RAID

Intel Optane Memory Configuration

Troubleshooting

Common Troubleshooting Scenarios

Addresses common issues like power, display, boot failures, audio, network, and USB problems.